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United Nations workshop, 1954 August 8, part 1
United Nations workshop, 1954 August 8, part 2
United Nations workshop, 1954 August 8
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Includes a discussion prior to the official opening of the session about the lack of colleges allowing interracial conferences and a silent prayer. Myles Horton comments on his belief in worship. Barbara Reynolds gives a summary of small group discussions. Horton tells students how to help one another when they get back home and lists various groups that have been to Highlander who will help, comments on his philosophy of developing leadership, and tells of non-segregated unions he organized in South Carolina during the 1930s. Nancy Gough speaks on the exchange of information.
August 8, 1954
Gough, Nancy (speaker); Horton, Myles, 1905-1990 (speaker); Reynold, Barbara (speaker)
Publication Information
| Creator | Gough, Nancy (speaker); Horton, Myles, 1905-1990 (speaker); Reynold, Barbara (speaker) |
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| Date Created | August 8, 1954 |
| Language | English |
Physical Description
| Format | Sound recording |
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| Extent | 1 audiotape reel |
| Duration | 1:28:46 |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Highlander Research and Education Center records, 1917-2017 |
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| Call Number | Audio 515A |
| Media Number | Audio 515A/153 |
| Catalog Record | https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465347602121 |
| Finding Aid | http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-mss00265 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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